1 Tim. 6:11-20
Our final marching orders as we fight the good fight of faith.
As for you, O man of God
v. 11a – Flee
Run as fast and as far as we can. We try to live as close as we can to the world. RETHINK IT. GET AWAY.
v. 11b – Pursue
God and His ….
- Righteousness
- Faith
- Love
- Steadfastness
- Gentleness
vv. 12-16 – Fight
Fight – agonize (strategy, strength, stamina)
- Take hold
- Grasp how important and special our life and calling is. ETERNAL CALLING.
- Keep
- What we have…never let it go. Keep on keeping on.
- The Word, The Gospel, Our Calling, Our Ministry
vv. 20-21 – Guard
As our most cherished possession.
- With Passion
- With Conviction